Leaf Hopper copyright 2010 Nan-Leah Mick

Are you are a creative, smart, caring woman who is overwhelmed with too much to do, too many choices, with a deep desire to create a life you love?

You feel overwhelmed and stressed out with too much to do and you are ready for a different approach to getting what you want and reaching your goals.

You get started on your own but find it hard to keep up the momentum and initial excitement.

You don’t feel like you are making progress even though you are working hard.

You get frustrated and feel like you are alone with the support and encouragement you need to keep going.

Sometimes you get stuck in the challenges that come your way.

Sometimes you feel like you don’t know what to focus on when there are too many choices.

You know there has to be a better way.

You want to spend more time doing the things you love and making a difference for yourself and others but there are so many distractions and a constant barrage of things to do that get in the way.

Maybe you’ve had some success along the way but felt beaten and battered by the time you reached your goal and wondered if it was worth it.

You don’t want to get to the end of your life full of regrets for the things you pushed aside waiting for a better time.

What if you could get what you want without losing your sanity?

Make progress on your goals in a more calm and relaxing way.

Discover ways to get what you want without going in so many different directions at a time.

Get clarity and focus about what you really want.

Discover what works best for you and how to make things easier.

Get support and encouragement from others who understand what you are going through.

Use creative expression as a way to envision your dreams and the possibilities.

Find ways to keep motivated and inspired, even when challenges arise.

Take time to have fun, play, and create.

It is possible!

Join me and 4 other kindred spirits for a Success Circle.

I’m really excited about this 6 month coaching program designed to help you with all of this and more!

All you need is a telephone, computer, and a commitment to discover a better way to reach your dreams.

I am currently setting up times to chat with people to find out your needs and see if it is a good fit.

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How can you build creative confidence? What will help you to put your best foot forward?

Can pretending really help give you more confidence?

Remember how easy it was when you were a kid to make believe you were a super hero or a princess or maybe even a dinosaur?

It never failed to bring smiles to people around us when my son between the ages of 4 and 7 years old insisted on wearing his green dinosaur costume with a scaled two foot long tail every where we went. He proudly wore his costume even when he could barely zip it, the knees were worn out, and the legs were 4” short. He was a dinosaur.

Powerful Pretending

There is something powerful about pretending that can often begin to feel natural.

I saw the last ten minutes of Dancing with the Stars the other night. The celebrities were talking about how nervous they were they go live on stage to dance.

Even seasoned performers who are used to being on stage, in front of large audiences, feel anxious and jittery.

They take a deep breath, put on a smile and act as if they are confident and having fun despite the terror they feel.

Many of them said after a few moments they were able to get into the dance and their smiles became real.

“I have often been afraid, but I wouldn’t give in to it. I made myself act as though I was not afraid, and gradually my fear disappeared.” Theodore Roosevelt

Costume Optional

You don’t have to wear a costume to transform yourself. Think about how your body changes when you are feeling confident.

What could you do as a signal to yourself to act as if you are confident?

You might stand straight, smile, and relax your shoulders.

You could roll up your sleeves as a gesture of being ready to act.

You might wear a particular outfit, sweater, jewelry or hat.

Now get ready to make that phone call, speak in front of a group, write your book, or maybe dance with the stars!

BHG-Black-Cat-Candle-Holders by Johanna Parker Design

Using your creativity just for fun is a nice way to take a well deserved break.

Halloween is just around the corner.   Here are some fun projects and ideas to get you in the mood.

Folk artist Johanna Parker has a couple of projects in the current 2009 Holiday Crafts Magazine by Better Homes and Gardens.  Her Halloween project is a very cute papier mache black cat candle holder.

You should be able to find this magazine in your favorite bookstore or newstand.  It also has several other fun holiday and Christmas project ideas and instructions.  Here is what the cover looks like:

Also from Better Homes and Gardens, check out BHG.com for some fun ideas for decorating pumpkins, including folk art designs and easy no carving designs, decorating outdoors, costumes, and recipes for Halloween parties.

Halloween is a great time to use your imagination and creativity.  What will you do just for the fun of it?

Check this out for more ideas on using your Creativity Just For Fun.